Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 246 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
246
Pupils
210
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thurnby Mead Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leicester catchment area documents →Thurnby Mead Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Dudley Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2EG
- Local authority
- Leicester
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142967
Other Primary Schools in Leicester
If Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.
The Latimer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE7 7AW
Martinshaw Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0BB
Barwell Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 8HG
Newbold Verdon Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE9 9NG
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE8 4FE
Elizabeth Woodville Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LE6 0GT
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Is Thurnby Mead Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Thurnby Mead Primary Academy currently has 246 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Thurnby Mead Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is managed by Leicester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Thurnby Mead Primary Academy cover? ▾
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is a primary school in Leicester, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thurnby Mead Primary Academy? ▾
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.